A client with stage 1 hypertension appears at the clinic for follow-up. The patient's BP is 138/88 mm Hg. The patient asks why it is important to treat hypertension. What would be the nurse's best response?
1) Hypertension causes relaxation and dilation of arteries which strains the heart.
2) Hypertension if unchecked increases risk of adult onset of Type 1 Diabetes.
3) Hypertension is the leading cause of death in people your age.
4) Hypertension greatly increases your risk of stroke and heart disease.